2008 Maui Film Festival Archive

A mis-communication, or the lack there of cause's two unsuspecting souls to find eachother in the most unlikely of scenarios! In an era, dominated by our technological achievements and need for convenience there is an under-tone of irony that lends itself to the speed and convenience with which our couple comes together.  More...

William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, LL Col J, Jason Ritter and Elliott Gould star in this spoof of Hollywood in this saga about a producer who knows how to play the system, a studio executive that sees right through his scam, an action star with a Cinemascope-sized ego and a neophyte screenwriter dreaming of superstardom.  More...

Killer Whale and Crocodile celebrates the coming together of two indigenous cultures - the Coast Salish of British Columbia and the Iatmul of Papua New Guinea - through the shared medium of carving as two carvers, John Marston, Coast Salish carver, and Teddy Balangu, Iatmul carver, come together to learn about each other's culture and art.  More...

The all pervading themes of love and betrayal coupled with the encompassing power of Mozart's brilliant score have given rise to a unique motion picture set during Mozart's 250th birthday celebration year that presents a world that is exotic, thrilling and beautiful.  More...

Spent a summer at camp? If so, it wasn't this one! Jacob Medjuck abandons all polite expectations writing for and directing his child actors, as if the characters of South Park and Charlie Brown staged a school play. Unrated, but 'Be Forewarned' - this tuneful, nostalgic joyride 'featuring' your children is in no way 'for' your children!  More...

B.C.'s illegal marijuana trade industry, 'The Union', has become a business giant commanding upwards of $7 billion annually, with roots stretching far and wide. With up to 85% of B.C. Bud exported to the USA, the trade has become an international issue. Who are the players, and when and why, if at all, are their motives questionable?  More...

After realizing that yellow sticky note to do lists were consuming his life, animation filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns decided to visually self-reflect on his filmmaking journey by animating on the same sticky notes that caused him to ignore major world events for the last nine years.  More...

A cinema masterpiece set in Mongolia that combines a slow-motion romantic comedy with a docudrama-style portrait of a remote, nomadic culture as it is gradually eroded by the tides of the 21st Century. Winner of the prestigious Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.  More...